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Carrot Cake

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Course: Dessert
Cook Time: 45 minutes
Servings: 1
Calories: 3170kcal

Equipment

  • 13 x 9 baking pan
  • Mixer

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour (about 6 3/4 ounces)
  • 1 1/3 cups granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup sweetened flaked coconut
  • 1/3 cup chopped pecans
  • 2 tsp. baking soda
  • 1 tsp. salt
  • 2 tsp. ground cinnamon
  • 3 Tbsp. canola oil
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 cups grated carrot
  • 1 1/2 cups canned crushed pineapple (drained)
  • Cooking spray
  • 2 Tbsp. butter (softened)
  • 1 8 oz. block 1/3 less fat cream cheese, softened
  • 3 cups powdered sugar
  • 2 tsp. vanilla extract
  • Additional grated carrot (optional)

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350℉.
  • To prepare cake, lightly spoon flour into dry measuring cups; level with a knife.
  • Combine flour, sugar, coconut, pecans, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon in a large bowl; stir well with a whisk.
  • Combine oil and eggs; stir well.
  • Stir egg mixture, grated carrot, and pineapple into flour mixture.
  • Spoon batter into a 13 x 9-inch baking pan coated with cooking spray.
  • Bake at 350°F for 35 minutes or until a wooden pick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  • Cool completely on a wire rack.
  • To prepare frosting, combine butter and cream cheese in a large bowl.
  • Beat with a mixer at medium speed until smooth.
  • Beat in powdered sugar and vanilla just until smooth.
  • Spread frosting over top of cake.
  • Garnish each serving with grated carrot, if desired.

Nutrition

Calories: 3170kcalCarbohydrates: 878gProtein: 40gFat: 119gSaturated Fat: 35gPolyunsaturated Fat: 24gMonounsaturated Fat: 53gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 391mgSodium: 5235mgPotassium: 1786mgFiber: 29gSugar: 322gVitamin A: 44180IUVitamin C: 134mgCalcium: 336mgIron: 14mg
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Nutrition Facts
Carrot Cake
Amount per Serving
Calories
3170
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
119
g
183
%
Saturated Fat
 
35
g
219
%
Trans Fat
 
1
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
 
24
g
Monounsaturated Fat
 
53
g
Cholesterol
 
391
mg
130
%
Sodium
 
5235
mg
228
%
Potassium
 
1786
mg
51
%
Carbohydrates
 
878
g
293
%
Fiber
 
29
g
121
%
Sugar
 
322
g
358
%
Protein
 
40
g
80
%
Vitamin A
 
44180
IU
884
%
Vitamin C
 
134
mg
162
%
Calcium
 
336
mg
34
%
Iron
 
14
mg
78
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.